PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes, PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope, and PENTAX Medical Ultrasond Video Bronchoscope

K173554 · Pentax of America, Inc. · EOQ · Jan 19, 2018 · Ear, Nose, Throat

Device Facts

• Record ID: K173554
• Device Name: PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes, PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope, and PENTAX Medical Ultrasond Video Bronchoscope
• Applicant: Pentax of America, Inc.
• Product Code: EOQ · Ear, Nose, Throat
• Decision Date: Jan 19, 2018
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4680
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic, Pediatric

Intended Use

The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) have been designed to be used with a PENTAX Video Processor (including Light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. The PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope (VNL-1570STK) is designed to be used with a PENTAX Medical video processor, light source, documentation equipment, display monitor, endoscopic accessories, and other ancillary equipment and intended to provide optical visualization (via a video monitor) of, and therapeutic access to, nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal and the upper airway anatomy. The EB-1970UK, Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope, is intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of, and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Track including but not restricted to the organs, tissues, and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchial Tree (including access beyond the stem), and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced per orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

Device Story

PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes, Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscopes, and Ultrasound Video Bronchoscopes are flexible endoscopic devices used for visualization and therapeutic access to the upper and lower airway. Devices consist of an insertion portion, control body, and connectors for video processors and light sources. The Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope includes an additional ultrasound umbilical connector for ultrasonic imaging. Devices are used by clinicians in clinical settings to perform endoscopic procedures, including biopsy, via endo-therapy accessories. The modification involves the addition of epoxy to the suction nipple to prevent mechanical loosening. The device provides real-time optical (and ultrasonic for the EB-1970UK) visualization on a video monitor, assisting the physician in navigating the airway and performing interventions. This improves diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities within the pulmonary tract.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance testing of the suction nipple sub-assembly under stress conditions was conducted to measure torque required to loosen the component, confirming adequate adhesive strength.

Technological Characteristics

Reusable flexible endoscopes comprising an insertion portion, control body, and video/light connectors. Ultrasound model includes an ultrasound transducer. Modification: addition of epoxy to the suction nipple. No changes to dimensions, materials, or fundamental operating principles (fiberoptics, video processing). Devices are supplied non-sterile and require user reprocessing.

Indications for Use

Indicated for optical and/or ultrasonic visualization and therapeutic access to the nasal passage, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchial tree in adult and pediatric populations.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.

Predicate Devices

• PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes (K131028)
• PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope (K162151)
• PENTAX Medical Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope (K081518)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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January 19, 2018

PENTAX of America, Inc. James W. Monroe, Director RA PENTAX Medical 3 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1782

Re: K173554

Trade/Device Name: PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes. PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope, and PENTAX Medical Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope (Flexible or Rigid) And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOQ, EOB, ITX Dated: November 10, 2017 Received: November 17, 2017

Dear James Monroe:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

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Sincerely.

# Srinivas Nandkumar -S

for Malvina Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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| Food and Drug Administration |

# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K173554

Device Name PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family)

Indications for Use (Describe)

Device Name: PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family): The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) have been designed to be used with a PENTAX Video Processor (including Light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.

| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
|-------------------------------------------------|--|

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification - Suction Nipple Modification: PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family), Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope (VNL-1570STK), and Ultrasound Video Bronchosope (EB-1970UK)

| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES<br>Food and Drug Administration | | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120<br>Expiration Date: 06/30/2020<br>See PRA Statement below. | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | | | | |
| 510(k) Number ( <i>if known</i> ) | K173554 | | | |
| Device Name | PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope | | | |
| Indications for Use ( <i>Describe</i> ) | The PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope (VNL-1570STK) is designed to be used with a PENTAX Medical video processor, light source, documentation equipment, display monitor, endoscopic accessories, and other ancillary equipment and intended to provide optical visualization (via a video monitor) of, and therapeutic access to, nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal and the upper airway anatomy. | | | |
| Type of Use ( <i>Select one or both, as applicable</i> ) | <table style="border: none;"><tr><td><div style="display: inline-block;"> <img alt="checkbox" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=" style="width: 10px; height: 10px;"/> </div> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </td><td><div style="display: inline-block;"> <img alt="checkbox" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=" style="width: 10px; height: 10px;"/> </div> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </td></tr></table> | | <div style="display: inline-block;"> <img alt="checkbox" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=" style="width: 10px; height: 10px;"/> </div> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <div style="display: inline-block;"> <img alt="checkbox" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=" style="width: 10px; height: 10px;"/> </div> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration

# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K173554

Device Name PENTAX Medical Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope

Indications for Use (Describe)

Device Name: PENTAX Medical Ultrasound Video Bronchoscopes, EB-1970UK, Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope, is intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of, and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Track including but not restricted to the organs, tissues, and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Pharynx, Trachea Tree (including access beyond the stem), and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced per orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric patient populations.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

X

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Subpart C)

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801

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#### 510(k) Summary

#### I. SUBMITTER

PENTAX of America, Inc., HOYA Corporation PENTAX Division 3 Paragon Drive Montvale, New Jersey 07645-1782 Phone: [phone] Ext 2318 Fax: [phone]

Contact: James W. Monroe Date Prepared: December 5, 2017

#### II. DEVICE

The purpose of this 510(k) is to obtain clearance for the addition of epoxy to the suction nipple of the PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family), PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope (VNL-1570STK) and PENTAX Medical Ultrasound Video Brochoscope (EB-1970UK) to prevent loosening of the suction nipple. There are no changes to the intended use or indications for use of the EB scopes, VNL-1570STK or EB-1970UK.

Table 5.1: Regulatory Classification of PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes, Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope, and Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope

| Device Name | PENTAX Medical Video<br>Bronchoscopes | PENTAX Medical Video<br>Naso-Pharyngo-<br>Laryngoscope | PENTAX Medical<br>Ultrasound Video<br>Bronchoscope |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Bronchoscope | Nasopharyngoscope | Bronchoscope |
| Classification<br>Name | Bronchoscopes<br>(flexible or rigid) and<br>accessories | Nasopharyngoscop<br>e (flexible or rigid)<br>and accessories | Bronchoscope (flexible<br>or rigid) and accessories<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound<br>Transducer |
| Regulation No. | 874.4680 | 874.4760 | 874.4680, 892.1570 |
| Device Class | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Product Code | EOQ | EOB | EOQ, ITX |
| Classification Panel | Ear, Nose, & Throat | Ear, Nose, & Throat | Radiology |

#### III. PREDICATE DEVICES

The predicate devices for this submission are also the subject devices of this submission (see

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Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification - Suction Nipple Modification: PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family), Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope (VNL-1570STK), and Ultrasound Video Bronchosope (EB-1970UK)

Table 5.2). The predicate devices are identical to the devices subject to this 510(k) with the exception of the addition of epoxy to the suction nipple of the subject scopes.

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Table 5.2: Subject vs. Predicate Devices

| Subject<br>Device | PENTAX<br>Medical Video<br>Bronchoscopes | PENTAX Medical Video<br>Naso- Pharyngo-<br>Laryngoscope | PENTAX Medical<br>Ultrasound Video<br>Bronchoscope |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Predicate<br>Device | PENTAX<br>Medical Video<br>Bronchoscopes | PENTAX Medical Video<br>Naso- Pharyngo-<br>Laryngoscope | PENTAX Medical<br>Ultrasound Video<br>Bronchoscope |
| Predicate<br>Device | K131028 | K162151 | K081518 |

# IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes, Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope and Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope are identical to their respective predicate devices with the sole exception being that epoxy has been added to the suction nipple of the subject devices to prevent loosening of the suction nipple. There are no other changes to the design, specifications, or technological characteristics of the predicate devices as described in K131028 (EB family), K162151 (VNL-1570STK) and K081518 (EB-1970UK).

The model numbers for the PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes, Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope and Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope that are applicable to this 510(k) are provided in Table 5.3.

Both the Bronchoscopes and Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope are composed of an Insertion Portion, Control Body, PVE Connector and Light Guide Plug. In addition to the parts above, the Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope has an Ultrasound Umbilical Connector.

All the Bronchoscopes, Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope and Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope are reusable devices initially supplied non-sterile to the user and require the user to reprocess prior to initial use and between each use. All the Bronchoscopes, Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope and Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope are used with compatible PENTAX Medical Video Processors.

| Scope Family | Model Number |
|--------------|-----------------------------------------|
| EB Family | EB-1170K EB-1570K EB-1970K<br>EB-1970TK |
| VNL Family | VNL-1570STK |

Table 5.3: EB and VNL Model Numbers associated with addition of epoxy to suction nipple

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#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE

There are no changes to the Indications for Use for the subject devices. The sole purpose of this 510(k) is to obtain clearance for the addition of epoxy to the suction nipple of the scopes.

The PENTAX Medical Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) have been designed to be used with a PENTAX Medical Video Processor (including Light source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.

The PENTAX Medical Video Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope (VNL-1570STK) is designed to be used with a PENTAX Medical video processor, light source, documentation equipment, display monitor, endoscopic accessories, and other ancillary equipment and intended to provide optical visualization (via a video monitor) of, and therapeutic access to, nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal and the upper airway anatomy.

The EB-1970UK, Ultrasound Video Bronchoscope, is intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of, and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Track including but not restricted to the organs, tissues, and subsystems: Nasal Passage, Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchial Tree (including access beyond the stem), and underlying areas. The instrument is introduced per orally when indications consistent with the requirement for procedure are observed in adult and pediatric populations.

# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGY CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE

The subject devices are identical to the predicate devices with the exception of the addition of epoxy to prevent loosening of the suction nipple of the subject devices. The subject devices have the same fundamental technology and operating principles as the predicate device, including the same intended use and technological characteristics, such as Insertion Portion, Control Body and fiberoptics illumination. There are no differences in specifications, including, but not limited to, depth of field, distal end width, insertion tube width, instrument channel width, and total length. The sole difference between the subject and predicate devices is the addition of epoxy to the suction nipple of the scopes. This modification does not impact the intended use and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.

#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA

The addition of epoxy to the suction nipple of the EB, VNL and EB-1970UK scopes do not affect the biocompatibility, reprocessing, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, or software

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verification and validation.

Performance testing of the suction nipple sub-assembly under stress conditions utilizing epoxy materials was conducted to determine the force (torque) required to loosen the subassembly. The results indicate that the subject epoxy has adequate adhesive strength to prevent looseness of the suction nipple under all stress conditions specified by the protocol.

# VIII. CONCLUSION

The subject and predicate devices are identical with the exception of the addition of epoxy to the suction nipple. The subject devices have the same intended use and technological characteristics as the predicate devices. There are no other changes to the design of the subject devices.

The performance data indicates that the subject devices with epoxy applied to the suction nipple have adequate adhesive strength to prevent looseness of the suction nipple under stress conditions. The data provided in this 510(k) Premarket Notification support the equivalence of the subject and predicate devices.